If the program is already installed and running, is it ok to update to Mavericks?

IIIM

10-22-2013, 09:44 PM

I just installed Maverick - BW does not start up at all - it was working before the new OS update. It will not even shutdown properly, you have to force quite. So, if BW is your only Bible program, then .... IMO would wait on the new installer.

If the program is already installed and running, is it ok to update to Mavericks?

jfidel

10-22-2013, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the update! The original post was not clear.

letteney

10-24-2013, 06:57 AM

Hello, all! We're aware that the BW9 Mac Installer is not installing for some people under the new OS X 10.9 update (Mavericks). It also breaks existing installations. We plan to have a working installer by the end of the week, though, so hang tight. We'll keep you posted.
Running on virtual machines such as Parallels or VMWare Fusion should be fine, though.

Michael

Will I have to reinstall the program? This would be an issue, as a) my install disks are in storage on the other side of the world and b) my Mac (as many Macs sold these days) does not have a DVD drive.

jfidel

10-24-2013, 07:18 AM

Admin can confirm, however the last few Mac Installer Updates did not require any reinstallation of the texts or resources off the DVDs. Only the Crossover program that allows BW to run on Macs was upgraded.

letteney

10-24-2013, 07:42 AM

Admin can confirm, however the last few Mac Installer Updates did not require any reinstallation of the texts or resources off the DVDs. Only the Crossover program that allows BW to run on Macs was upgraded.

Excellent - thanks for the tip.

MTan

10-24-2013, 04:34 PM

We appear to have found the problem with the Mac Installer. Hopefully we’ll have a fix posted tonight or tomorrow morning! You should not have to re-install--running the dmg installer should be enough! Thanks for your patience.
Michael

MTan

10-25-2013, 08:52 AM

The native Mac version (BibleWorks Mac Installer) is now compatible with OS X 10.9 (Mavericks).

Thanks - installed but won't open - I'm getting the following message:

' “BibleWorks” can’t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.'

Andrew Chuter

admin

10-25-2013, 11:01 AM

We need to get the installer signed, so until then you may get an "unidentified developer" message. Here's the workaround:

In the Finder, locate the Applications | BibleWorks icon.
Press the Control-key, then click the app icon.
Choose Open from the shortcut menu.
Click Open.
The app is saved as an exception to your security settings, and you will be able to open it in the future by double-clicking it, just like any authorized app.

admin

10-25-2013, 11:33 AM

10/25/2013 11:30 AM update: The signed version is now posted!

The native Mac version (BibleWorks Mac Installer) is now compatible with OS X 10.9 (Mavericks).